Sermons about Distinguishing Marks

The God Who Raises You As A Standard In Your Generation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 13, 2025

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God raises His people as divine standards and examples of righteousness, excellence, and power in their generation.

THE GOD WHO RAISES YOU AS A STANDARD IN YOUR GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:38-41 Key Verse: “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” — Isaiah 59:19 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Daniel 6:3; Esther 2:17; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Falling Away And The Mark Of The Beast - How Do They Affect The Born-Again Christian?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 29, 2020

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The Bible tells us that there will be a time when some will "depart" from the "faith"

Whenever there is a cataclysmic event, like a global pandemic, fires, floods, earthquakes, etc., etc., etc., the cry goes out that it may be the end of days and you need to get your act together so you don't miss the 'Rapture,' or take the mark of the Beast (Revelation 16:2; 19:20), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Hebrews 6:6, Hebrews 10:26-30, Matthew 7:16, John 15:18-25, Revelation 13:15-16, Matthew 12:31, John 6:37, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 John 3:9, 1 John 5:4-5, Colossians 1:13, 1 John 3:10, Mark 3:28-29 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children, Water, And Millstones Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

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Are you salted? Has God’s salt penetrated into your fiber so that you are distinguished from your former life and from the people of the world?

Introduction Have you ever been part of a conversation (or more likely on the receiving end of a monologue) that went something like this. Did you hear the news about the robbery downtown? They caught the guy and the prosecutor says he is going to bring him to trial quickly. Speaking of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Impacting Our World

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015

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HP (High Potency) + CP (Close Proximity) + CC (Clear Communication) = MI (Maximum Impact) (Outline and material taken from Bill Hybells & Mark Mittelberg's book, Becoming a Contagious Christian)

HoHum: One of the most frustrating experiences in life is to be told what to do without being given a clear idea of how to go about doing it. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time. The boss sets a sky high sales quota and lets everyone know clearly that he expects everyone to meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Marks Of A 24/7 Christian

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Feb 3, 2005

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Christianity is more than just a religion that you practice once a week; it is a lifestyle, a daily walk of faith with a living Savior. And that’s exactly how the early Christians lived and they turned their world upside down!

5 Marks of a 24/7 Christian The Christian life is not a roller-coaster ride! - Feeling high on Sunday and low on Wednesday - It is a daily consistent walk with a living Saviour - ’He walks with me and talks with me...’ - Notice the word ’daily’ in these passages of Scripture 1. A 24/7 Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Elements That Mark The Last Days

Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004

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There are forces in operation today similar to those that were active in the days of Noah.

“Four Elements That Mark the Last Days” TEXT: Luke 17:26-30 “And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Peter & Paul (Not Forgetting Mark!)

Contributed by Francis Gardom on Jul 7, 2003

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St Peter & St Paul. Why they didn’t always hit it off with each other. The role of Mark in their reconciliation

St Stephen, Lewisham 29th June 2003 St Peter & St Paul Peter & Paul (not forgetting Mark!) Today we commemorate two of the great New Testament heroes, St Peter & St Paul. At the end of Mass we shall process to their icons in the north and south isles and say a special prayer of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Neighbours From Heaven Mark 2

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002

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An update and revision of a sermon i wrote last year and is also on Sermon central. It is an attempt to help those who feel that they would not be accepted by God to see that even a clumsy person like - Mr Bean or Dumb and dumber can be accepted by Christ

Christmas Day. JN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. JN 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Smooth Stones That Hit The Mark Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 21, 2003

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Whatever your giant, picking up these "stones" will help you kill it!

FIVE SMOOTH STONES THAT HIT THE MARK I Samuel 17:32-51 Whatever the giant picking up these five “stones” will you help you kill it! 1 Samuel 17:32-37 David said to Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him." Saul replied, "You are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Good Friday Reflections On Mark's Gospel

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Feb 26, 2004

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A series of reflections on Texts for Good Friday from Mark’s gospel.

Good Friday Reflections on Mark’s Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Reflection: “In lowly pomp ride on to die” When we spoke of this incredible entry into Jerusalem Palm Sunday, we spoke of it as a glimpse of something we knew was going to be greater. But today we see the detour through which that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of Effective Minister Part 2

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

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This is a study of Paul’s address to Timothy about being an effective minister.

Marks of an Effective Minister Part 2 1 Timothy 4. 12-16 July 20, 1997 Introduction I. Place in the series: Marks of an Effective Ministry, Marks of an Effective Minister part one, Be a servant, Warn of Error, Be a student of Scripture, Be free of worldly teachings, Discipline for Godliness, Hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Marks Of An Effective Minister Part 1

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

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A message geared for lay ministry

Marks of an Effective Minister - Section one 1 Timothy 4.6-11 July 13, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. Last week review: Marks of Effective Ministry- Active and Involved, Exalt Christ, Available, Prayerful, Fruitful and not prejudice II. Role of the Full Time Minister: Designing ministry and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Desire And Duty Mark The Spiritual Giver

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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(with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1.

(with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1. Desire -- Example of Macedonians (:1-5) a. Context of giving 1) much affliction 2) deep poverty b. Nature of giving 1) according to their ability and beyond 2) gave of their own accord 3) begging to participate 4) gave themselves first to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life; A Question Mark Or Exclamation Point.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 13, 2004

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It isn’t the heart of God that rejects man but man’s heart that rejects God

Life; a question mark or exclamation point. Romans 8:28 -- 29. 03/14/04 The Bible is plain in teaching us that each of us is heading to a destination. The Bible is also plain in teaching there are only two places of eternity, heaven or hell. Now I want to ask you a question, is your life a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

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The Bible explicitly indicates what God expects from the preacher. This sermon examines these expectations from 2 Timothy 4:1.

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 1 2 Timothy 4:1 INTRODUCTION A. The Preacher’s Charge Studying this letter from the apostle Paul to Timothy, his young son in the faith, is like treading on sacred ground, for it’s the last words ever penned by Paul in Scripture. We can only imagine what was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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